Marion Oaks Park & Community Center
Courts, a walking trail and a splash pad on the Marion Oaks Community Center grounds in south Marion County
How the Park and the Community Center Fit Together
Marion Oaks is a large subdivision in south Marion County; the county counts about 26,000 parcels in its recreation taxing unit. Its recreation is paid for by Marion Oaks property owners through the Marion Oaks Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) for Recreation, which the county commission created in 1988.
The MSTU runs one campus at 294 Marion Oaks Lane: the community center and an annex building indoors, and courts, a walking trail, and a splash pad outside. When people search for “Marion Oaks Park,” these grounds are what they find; the county's Parks & Recreation directory does not list a separate park by that name. For the indoor side, see our Marion Oaks Community Center guide.
The facilities are managed by Marion County's MSTU/Assessment office with a citizen advisory board of five Marion Oaks residents appointed by the county commission. The Marion Oaks Public Library, part of the Marion County Public Library System, shares the address.
Marion Oaks Park & Community Center Amenities
Courts
Basketball, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts on the community center grounds. Pickleball is one of the center's regular weekly activities.
Aquatic Splash Pad
Marion County calls it one of the few aquatic splash pads in the county, and it is a favorite with kids on hot days.
Walking Trail
A walking trail on the grounds for walking and jogging.
Auditorium & Pavilion
The center's auditorium seats up to 450 in chairs only (250 at tables) and has a commercial kitchen and stage. A large covered pavilion outside can be rented for parties.
Fitness Room, Youth Room & Library
Inside: a fitness room, a family youth room with games, a toddler room, an arts and crafts room, and meeting rooms. The Marion Oaks Public Library is in the same building.
Run by the Marion Oaks MSTU
The center and grounds are run by Marion County's Marion Oaks MSTU for Recreation, paid for by assessments on Marion Oaks lots, with a five-member resident advisory board. They mainly serve Marion Oaks residents and property owners; call to ask about membership.
Marion Oaks Community Center
Address
294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
Phone
(352) 438-2830 (center) · (352) 438-2828 (rentals)
Hours
Call (352) 438-2830 for the center's current hours.
Marion Oaks Public Library (same building): Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Marion Oaks Community Center is the indoor half of the same campus: an auditorium, meeting rooms, an arts and crafts room, a fitness room, and a family youth room, run by the same Marion Oaks MSTU as the courts and splash pad outside.
Programs & Services
Weekly Activities
Marion County lists regular weekly activities, including:
- Exercise & fitness programs
- Pickleball
- Billiards
- Van trips (sign up on the center's bulletin board)
Family Youth Room
For kids and families, the center has:
- Video game consoles
- Foosball & air hockey tables
- Table tennis
- A toddler room
Monthly Calendar
Events and classes change month to month:
- A monthly activity calendar on the county's Marion Oaks MSTU Recreation page
- Updates in the center's Facebook group
- Call (352) 438-2830 to ask about membership
Facility Rentals
Rooms can be booked up to a year ahead:
- Auditorium with commercial kitchen, stage and dance floor
- Meeting rooms for up to 49 guests
- Covered pavilion, about 24 by 24 feet
- Rates: call the office at (352) 438-2828
Getting Started with Marion Oaks Recreation
Membership and Programs
The facilities are paid for by Marion Oaks property owners and are provided for Marion Oaks residents and property owners. Call the community center at (352) 438-2830 to ask about:
- Membership and who can use the facilities
- Current hours
- This month's classes, activities, and van trips
Booking a Room
For the auditorium, meeting rooms, or pavilion, call the Marion Oaks office at (352) 438-2828 for rates and details. Reservations are allowed up to one year in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marion Oaks Park the same place as the Marion Oaks Community Center?
Yes. The outdoor recreation in Marion Oaks (courts, walking trail, and splash pad) is on the grounds of the Marion Oaks Community Center at 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473. Marion County does not list a separate Marion Oaks park in its Parks & Recreation directory; the center and its grounds are run by the county's Marion Oaks Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) for Recreation.
What amenities are at the Marion Oaks park and community center?
Outside, the grounds have basketball, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts, a walking trail, and an aquatic splash pad. Inside the community center and annex are an auditorium with a commercial kitchen (up to 450 guests seated in chairs only, or 250 at tables), meeting rooms, an arts and crafts room, a fitness room, a family youth room, and a toddler room, plus a large rentable pavilion. The Marion Oaks Public Library is in the same building.
Who runs the Marion Oaks park and community center?
Marion County's Marion Oaks MSTU for Recreation, paid for by per-lot assessments on Marion Oaks property. The facilities are managed by the county's MSTU/Assessment office with a five-member citizen advisory board of Marion Oaks residents appointed by the county commission. They are not run by Marion County Parks & Recreation.
What are the Marion Oaks Community Center's hours and phone number?
Call the community center at (352) 438-2830 for current hours and membership information; the county's pages do not post the center's hours. For room rentals, the Marion Oaks office is (352) 438-2828. The Marion Oaks Public Library in the building is open Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (352-438-2570).
What programs does Marion Oaks recreation offer?
The county lists regular weekly activities including exercise and fitness programs, pickleball, and billiards; a family youth room with video game consoles, foosball, air hockey, and table tennis; a toddler room; and van trips posted on the center's bulletin board. A monthly activity calendar is posted on the county's Marion Oaks MSTU Recreation page.
Can I rent space at Marion Oaks?
Yes. The auditorium (with stage, sound system, dressing rooms, and a 50-by-50-foot parquet dance floor), meeting rooms for up to 49 guests, and a roughly 24-by-24-foot covered pavilion can be rented. Reservations are taken up to a year ahead; call the Marion Oaks office at (352) 438-2828 for rates.
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